Julia Talakh

Julia Talakh

Was online: January 2 at 1:16 pm Last date of publication: January 2, 2026 2:00 pm Number of publications: 1445
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Julia – freelance writer.

She is a huge fan of everything Damien Chazelle does. And Robert Eggers. And Luca Guadagnino. Well, it’s hard to pick one. Her main areas of interest are offbeat horror, large-scale TV dramas, and 2000s rom-coms. She loves well-thought-out characters who might make you throw the remote at the TV but won't raise any questions about their motivation – yes, Livia Soprano, we're talking about you. Julia's main activity while watching a movie or TV show is crying: at the magnificence of the moment when Théoden screams "Death!", at the opening song in La La Land, at the grand finale of Dark, and at Rust Cohle's monologues in True Detective.

Experience

  • Over 3 years in entertainment news as a contributing writer
  • Organized the premiere and Q&A with the director of the film The Anger (2021) in Saint Petersburg

Expertise & favorite media

  • New releases
  • Celebrity news
  • Anime (Chainsaw Man, Berserk, Attack on Titan)
  • Movies by Robert Eggers, Damien Chazelle, and Luca Guadagnino

Education

Bachelors' degree in Asian and African Studies, History of China (Saint Petersburg State University)

Latest News by Julia Talakh

Guillermo del Toro Hopes He’s Dead Before This Happens to Movies
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Guillermo del Toro Hopes He’s Dead Before This Happens to Movies
Frankenstein’s director isn’t playing when it comes to pure art of cinema.
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Jesse Eisenberg Breaks Silence on Jeremy Strong Replacing Him in ‘The Social Reckoning’
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Jesse Eisenberg Breaks Silence on Jeremy Strong Replacing Him in ‘The Social Reckoning’
A Real Pain’s actor has been shockingly replaced by Jeremy Strong in The Social Network’s upcoming sequel, but Eisenberg feels it might be time to move on — for both him and his fans.
‘The Witcher’ Fans Roast Liam Hemsworth's Geralt for One Hilarious Reason
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
‘The Witcher’ Fans Roast Liam Hemsworth's Geralt for One Hilarious Reason
The fourth season of Netflix’s fantasy hit has arrived with Hemsworth as its new lead, and now The Witcher’s fans think only one aspect of Henry Cavill’s performance was way better.
‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Is Finally Coming — But It’s Breaking a Huge ‘GoT’ Tradition
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Is Finally Coming — But It’s Breaking a Huge ‘GoT’ Tradition
A new spinoff of George Martin’s Game of Thrones is coming to HBO soon, but don’t expect it to follow both Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon’s strict rules.
I Can’t Believe I Missed Taylor Sheridan's Cameo Role in ‘1883’
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
I Can’t Believe I Missed Taylor Sheridan's Cameo Role in ‘1883’
Yellowstone’s creator had a significant part in his own show, but you might have never noticed Taylor Sheridan portraying a completely different character in the hit Western show’s prequel.
‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Creators Promise You Will Be “Destroyed” by Season 1 Finale
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Creators Promise You Will Be “Destroyed” by Season 1 Finale
HBO’s new adaptation of Stephen King’s “It” has already shaken its audiences with the first two episodes, but much worse in It: Welcome to Derry is yet to come.
‘The History of Sound’ Is Streaming Now, but It’s Got Nothing on Paul Mescal's Best Movie So Far
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
‘The History of Sound’ Is Streaming Now, but It’s Got Nothing on Paul Mescal's Best Movie So Far
You can now check out Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor’s new romantic drama on digital platforms, but the former’s fans might want to revisit the 2022 heartbreaking movie afterwards.
‘Yellowstone’ Creator Trades Cowboys for Combat in New “Call of Duty” Movie
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
‘Yellowstone’ Creator Trades Cowboys for Combat in New “Call of Duty” Movie
Yellowstone’s creator is now adding one more military-themed movie to his resume, but “Call of Duty” fans suggest this work belongs to a different director.
‘The Witcher’ Season 4 Called the Next ‘Game of Thrones’ — and Not in a Good Way
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
‘The Witcher’ Season 4 Called the Next ‘Game of Thrones’ — and Not in a Good Way
Netflix’s fantasy hit has just returned with a new season, causing even more backlash for Henry Cavill’s recasting and book differences — but The Witcher’s final instalment might still please the fans.
Tim Burton’s 2012 ‘Frankenweenie’ Was Inspired by His Forgotten 1984 Short Film
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Tim Burton’s 2012 ‘Frankenweenie’ Was Inspired by His Forgotten 1984 Short Film
Tim Burton’s 2012 animated movie gets its primary inspiration from Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein”, but also is based on the director’s work for Disney from 41 years ago.